Security Automation Engineer

Summary

Join SimSpace as a Senior Security Automation Engineer and play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated security solutions across our cyber range environments. As a key member of our team, you will work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of next-generation security automation frameworks.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in security automation and engineering roles
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and creative approach to challenges
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective cross-organizational communication
• Self-driven work ethic and ability to work independently
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
• Team player with the ability to mentor junior team members
• Practical experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack)
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike)
• Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms
• Next-generation Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet)
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) (e.g., Snort, Suricata)
• Proven track record in automating network actions, including configuration management, asset discovery, and license management
• Advanced proficiency in Puppet and Ansible for small to large-scale automation tasks
• Strong scripting/programming skills in PowerShell, Python, and Go
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security offerings
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Architect and automate the deployment of endpoint and network security tools in virtualized environments
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Puppet, Ansible, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for security tools and configurations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
• Design and develop custom automation tools and integrations to enhance security tool installation efficacy
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members
• Troubleshoot complex issues in automated systems and provide timely resolutions
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and automation best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation for all automation processes and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in cybersecurity roles such as SOC analyst, incident response, or digital forensics
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and their security implications
• Familiarity with AI or machine learning and their applications in security automation
• Contributions to open-source security projects or research publications in the field
• Experience with popular cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Benefits

• Salary Range $100,000 - 140,000
• Comprehensive benefits package that start on day one
• 401k match with immediate vesting
• Flex time, the time off you need when you need it
• Equity options at hire and potential for additional based on performance
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program
• LinkedIn Learning Membership
• Monthly reimbursement for meaningful connections with other SimSpacers